FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The upper layer of soils that contains organic material, rocks, water, and air.
A
surface layer
B
topsoil
C
bottom soil
D
topdirt
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This layer is rich in organic material and is known as the humus layer. This layer consists of both organic matter and other decomposed materials. The topsoil is soft and porous to hold enough air and water.

Detailed explanation-2: -The uppermost horizon is called the topsoil layer. The topsoil layer is a mixture of sand, silt, clay and broken down organic matter, called humus. Humus is rich, highly decomposed organic matter mostly made from dead plants, crunched-up leaves, dead insects and twigs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The topmost layer of soil is called the Topsoil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Humus is the organic matter present in top layer of the soil which is created by the decomposition of the dead matter.

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